May weather forecastLa Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland

May

Weather in May

May brings a blush of spring to La Chaux-de-Fonds with an upswing in temperature and almost negligible snowfall. Temperatures fluctuate from 4.7°C (40.5°F) to 14.6°C (58.3°F), creating the perfect environment for outdoor activities. Prolonged hours of daylight illuminate the vibrant colors of mother nature, bringing every corner of the city to life. La Chaux-de-Fonds dons a celebratory garb in May as the blossoming flowers add an extra facet to its beauty. The advent of balmy weather and extended daylight marks May as a fantastic time to explore this Swiss city.

Temperature

May introduces a minor temperature shift, with average high-temperatures adjusting from April's chilly 9.9°C (49.8°F) to a moderate 14.6°C (58.3°F). During the month of May, the nighttime temperature in La Chaux-de-Fonds falls to an average of 4.7°C (40.5°F).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in La Chaux-de-Fonds is 76.6%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall in La Chaux-de-Fonds. Rain falls for 15.1 days and accumulates 141mm (5.55") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through June, October through December are months with snowfall. In May, in La Chaux-de-Fonds, it is snowing for 0.7 days. Throughout May, 32mm (1.26") of snow is accumulated. In La Chaux-de-Fonds, during the entire year, snow falls for 45.3 days and aggregates up to 2874mm (113.15") of snow.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in La Chaux-de-Fonds is 15h and 5min.
On the first day of May in La Chaux-de-Fonds, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 20:43. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:41 and sunset at 21:19 CEST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in La Chaux-de-Fonds is 5.1h.

Frequently asked questions

In La Chaux-de-Fonds, 14.6°C (58.3°F) is the average high-temperature and 4.7°C (40.5°F) is the average low-temperature during May.

In May, the average relative humidity in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, is 76.6%.

The month with the most rainfall in La Chaux-de-Fonds is May, when the rain falls for 15.1 days and typically aggregates up to 141mm (5.55") of precipitation.

In La Chaux-de-Fonds, in May, during 15.1 rainfall days, 141mm (5.55") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, in May, during 0.7 snowfall days, 32mm (1.26") of snow is typically accumulated.

The average day length in May is 15h and 5min.

On the first day of May in La Chaux-de-Fonds, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 20:43. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:41 and sunset at 21:19 CEST.

In May, the average sunshine duration in La Chaux-de-Fonds is 5.1h.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average humidity
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall
Average snowfall days
Average sunshine

Average temperature in May
La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland

  • Average high temperature in May: 14.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (20.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 4.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (9.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-6°C).

Average humidity in May
La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland

  • Average humidity in May: 76.6%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82.6%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (74.6%).

Average rainfall in May
La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland

  • Average rainfall in May: 141mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (141mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and April (99mm).

Average rainfall days in May
La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland

  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (10.6 days).

Average snowfall in May
La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland

  • Average snowfall in May: 32mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (680mm).
The months with the least snowfall are July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland

  • Average daylight in May: 15h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 5h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).